Former Chairperson of Hong Kong's Democratic Party Emily Lau discusses challenges in Hong Kong, including media closures and political restrictions. The conversation covers the extradition bill, national security law, erosion of civil society, brain drain, Beijing's influence, and promoting plurality and diversity in the city.

Two Hong Kong politicians and observers of US-China relations, Emily Lau and Adrian Ho, discuss the current political culture, relationship with Beijing, and the effects of the 2020 National Security Law in Hong Kong. They also share their distinct perspectives on Hong Kong's relationship with the US and China, the erosion of the "one country, two systems" concept, the motivations behind the 2019 protests, and the challenges and division in Hong Kong's future.